Anker Liberty Buds D1200

With ANC in the 97th percentile, these are some of the best noise-canceling earbuds you can buy right now. The sound is equally impressive, landing in the 90th percentile with LDAC support. The Achilles' heel is call quality, which scores a rough 57 out of 100, so keep that in mind if you're a frequent caller.

Sound is a standout, hitting the 90th percentile in our database. With LDAC and Hi-Res Audio support, the 14Ω dynamic drivers deliver a well-balanced profile that handles everything from thumping electronic bass lines to delicate classical strings without getting muddy. The adaptive ANC is the real star, though. It's in the 97th percentile, meaning it's among the absolute best right now. It constantly monitors for traffic, chatter, and wind, then adjusts the cancellation level on the fly. It's a smarter approach than basic ANC and it works. Call quality is a different story, scoring a disappointing 57 out of 100. Despite the 4-mic array and AI noise reduction claims, it's a weak spot that drags down the overall experience if you take a lot of calls. The 7-hour battery life in standard mode is solid, landing in the 81st percentile, and the 30 hours with the case will get you through a long week.

Stacked against the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro, the Ankers actually have a leg up in pure ANC performance, but Samsung's call quality and seamless ecosystem integration are on another level. The Sony WF-C700N are a strong competitor with a more established sound signature and better comfort scores, though they lack LDAC. The Nothing Ear (3) offers a more unique design and better call quality, but you'll sacrifice some of that top-tier noise cancellation. If calls are a priority, skip these and look at the Nothing Ear or Samsung's offering. If it's all about immersive sound and silence, the Liberty Buds D1200 are the ones to beat in this group.

Pricing is all over the map for these, with a spread from $50 to a frankly absurd $1499 across vendors. At the lower end of that range, the value proposition is incredible. You're getting top-tier ANC and sound quality that rivals earbuds costing significantly more. If you can snag them closer to that $50 mark, it's a steal. Just don't pay anywhere near the high end, as that puts them in competition with flagships that beat them on calls and connectivity.

The Anker Liberty Buds D1200 land in the 97th percentile for ANC, which is genuinely impressive for earbuds in this price bracket. That adaptive noise cancellation is the headline act here, dynamically adjusting to your environment and putting these right up there with the best on the market for blocking out the world. You also get a strong 90th percentile sound profile with Hi-Res and LDAC support, so the audio quality doesn't take a backseat to the noise-canceling smarts.

Anyone who takes frequent calls should look elsewhere. The call quality score of 57 out of 100 is a real letdown and one of the weakest points in our testing. If you need a reliable headset for work meetings or long chats in noisy places, the microphone performance just isn't up to par. You'd be much better served by something like the Nothing Ear (3) which handles calls far more competently.

The Anker Liberty Buds D1200 are a fantastic choice if your top priorities are immersive sound and class-leading noise cancellation. The adaptive ANC and LDAC support deliver a premium audio experience that's hard to fault. Just be honest about your call habits. If you're constantly jumping on work calls or voice chats, the subpar call quality is a dealbreaker. For pure music and podcast listening in noisy environments, these are a top pick.